At 10pm on the night before Ultra England, I received the news that the race had been cancelled.
After months of training, planning and preparation, the race I'd built my season around simply wasn't happening.
In this episode, I talk honestly about the disappointment that followed, how I've managed the mental side of having a major goal disappear overnight, and why I don't believe the training was wasted.
I also share how I've approached the first week back, the thinking behind the sessions I've chosen, and the process I've used to reshape the remainder of the year. We discuss potential next targets, including Glen Ogle, why I've entered Ardgartan as a fitness benchmark, and how events like the Ayrshire 100k social run fit into the bigger picture.
If you've ever had a race cancelled, suffered an injury before an A-race, or seen a major goal fall apart at the last minute, this episode is for you.
The race may not have happened, but the fitness, lessons and resilience built throughout the process remain.
Coaching
I'm currently taking on a small number of additional coaching athletes.
Whether you're looking to complete your first ultra, step up in distance, improve race performances, build consistency in training, or simply train smarter around work and family commitments, I'd love to hear from you.
Drop me a message through social media @davidultrarunner or on your coaching page at: https://teamrunrun.com/coach/david-taylor-glasgow-running-coach/
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